| Type | Less than 2 year, Private |
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| Business Model | For Profit |
| Campus locale | Suburb: Large |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Differs by program |
| Student body size | Small |
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| Student to faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Students retention rate | 91% |
| On-time graduation rate | 96% |
Located in Hempstead, New York, Access Careers is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.
One of the notable aspects of Access Careers is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.
Access Careers is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
Access Careers boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 76%, respectively.
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Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
Admission
The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.
Tuition & Fees
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
| Program Length | 3 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $1,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 |
| Total Cost | $2,000 |
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
| Program Length | 8 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $12,500 |
| Books and Supplies | - |
| Total Cost | $12,500 |
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Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
| Program Length | 2 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $1,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 |
| Total Cost | $2,100 |
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
| Program Length | 3 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $1,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $300 |
| Total Cost | $2,200 |
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
| Program Length | 8 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $6,500 |
| Books and Supplies | - |
| Total Cost | $6,500 |
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Average Net Price
The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Access Careers was $1,983. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.
Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships
Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in New York and nationwide.
| New York's average | $12,043 |
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| National average | $17,367 |
Tuition Plans
Tuition plans offered by Access Careers during 2022 academic year.
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Prepaid tuition planNot Offered
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Guaranteed tuition planNot Offered
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Tuition payment planOffered
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Other alternative tuition planNot Offered
Financial Aid
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Access Careers received on average $6,437 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Average Student Loans
In 2022, 48% of freshman students at Access Careers received $9,503 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.
Academic Programs
Health Professions
Total number of students graduated under this category 553Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Outcome
Graduation Rate
Out of 101 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 97 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 97 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).
96.0%
Still Enrolled
From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 4 students are still enrolled in the school.
4.0%
Students Population
Gender Diversity
Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Access Careers is greatly skewed towards women students, with 81.4% of undergraduate students being women and 18.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 279, with 227 women and 52 men.
- men 18.6% 52 students
- women 81.4% 227 students
Students Age Diversity
- 25-29 22% 62 students
- 35-39 22% 61 students
- 22-24 17% 47 students
- 20-21 16% 46 students
- 30-34 14% 39 students
- 40-49 4% 12 students
- 18-19 4% 11 students
- 50-64 0% 1 students
Miscellaneous
Service Offerings
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
Educational Offerings
- Occupational
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
Veteran Services
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)